The global automotive glass market is a large market expected to witness substantial growth in the next seven years owing to its dynamic application areas such as automobile side windows, rear-view windows, and windshields. This dynamic growth rate of automotive glass industry can be attributed to the fast pace recovery of global economic meltdown phase and surging income levels of patrons. Automobile repair establishments and auto manufacturers serve as major clients for glass solutions. This sector’s growth can be directly associated with surging global automobile sales. All service delivery agencies, repair outlets, and major automobile manufacturers are foreseen to comprise a considerable stake in automotive glass market, as consumers are progressively demanding low-cost, high-value deployments with superior quality. The automotive glass market is expected to accomplish an exceptional growth owing to the willingness exhibited by consumers to spend extra money for superior service delivery and enhanced automotive interior decor.

Market prices for automotive glass depend on aspects such as raw material costs and supply & demand in market. The average price for automotive glass declined in the past decade due to the global financial crisis of 2008. Recovery in global automobile sector and mounting global GDP value, both are expected to drive the market growth over the next few years. The global market is set to grow in the coming years with increasing global automotive production and increasing urbanization. Growing urban population coupled with surging automobile production, progressive economic development in developing countries, and aligned on-goings are expected to drive the automobile glass market at a higher pace in the next seven years.

Ice storms across countries like the U.S. along with early December snow have led to higher repair volumes. A combination of sleet, freezing rain, accumulating ice, heavy snow, and rains lead to harsh driving conditions, resulting in thousands of auto and structural claims. These dangerous environmental conditions in particular areas are anticipated to drive market expansion in regions like North America and Russia. Claim frequency for liability and collision losses is foreseen to remain steady with moderate fluctuations in the subsequent quarterly performance in these regions.

The global analog integrated circuits market is expected to retain prominence owing to its small size, diverse functionality, and dynamic application areas such as LED lighting, healthcare monitoring, utility in automotive application, and collision prevention. Owing to their inherent flexibility and contraction, analog integrated circuits have been integrated in numerous sectors such as automotive products, consumer electronics products, biomedical products, and wearable sensor-based devices. Analog integrated circuits are anticipated to be deployed in automotives, communications, industrial, computing and storage, medical, and in consumer electronics sectors over the next few years.

The analog integrated circuits market can be categorized into application-specific and general purpose integrated circuits. Application-specific analog circuits function in specific domains such as consumer electronics, computing devices, automotive domains, and industrial domains. General purpose ICs, function in multiple domains such as voltage regulators, amplifiers & comparators, and data converters. Based on vertical sector applicability, the ICs can be segregated into industrial, administrative, automotive, communications, and consumer electronic sectors. Automotive and industrial sectors are poised to emerge as major application sectors for these ICs.

Use of ICs in infrastructural, avionic, and dynamic industrial applications is expected to drive the analog integrated circuits market in the North American region. In Asia Pacific, China is anticipated to maintain its course of high growth on account of increased consumer electronics adoption by the tech-savvy population. Europe is anticipated to surface as a global leader on account of major automobile manufacturers that have their production units in Europe. Automotive leaders such as Volkswagen, Ford, Toyota, Renault, and BMW have largely encouraged the analog integrated circuits market expansion in Europe.

Analog ICs market can be segregated into small-scale IC fabrication companies and merchant IC companies. Merchant vendors incorporate a specific set of strategies to retain their legacy in the market such as extensive breadth of product sets, special product design skills, competitive price, and widespread worldwide distribution & support networks. New entrants focus only on the specific product category they deal with. For example, Taiwan Semiconductor (discrete semiconductors, voltage regulators, and Op Amps), GMT (audio, power management, and switches), and Richtek (LED drivers and power management) are some of the market players focusing on explicit domains.

The global demand of transcatheter embolization and occlusion devices is anticipated to boost during the forecast period. Rising geriatric population base, increasing incidences of cancer, intracranial aneurysm and cardiovascular diseases and elevated preference of patients towards non-surgical procedures are high impact rendering drivers of the market. Innovation and new product development to assist non-surgical procedures along with growing support from government for increasing awareness level further drive the transcatheter embolization and occlusion devices market. Favorable government support for funding and reimbursement, such as in liver cancer patients by the UK government, further boosts the market growth.

Transcatheter embolization and occlusion devices market is segmented into interventional neuro-radiology and peripheral vascular (PV) tumors according to indication. The PV tumors segment held the largest share in 2014 owing to rising occurrences of the disease. In terms of product segmentation, PV embolization coil held the largest share of the transcatheter embolization and occlusion devices market. However, the introduction of liquid embolics and flow diverting devices are expected to affect the share during the next seven years. Flow diverting devices are tested to be more effective in treatment of wide neck aneurysms over embolization coils.

North America market held the largest share in this market in 2014 due to technological advancement and rising healthcare spending. Europe follows America in terms of revenue for the transcatheter embolization and occlusion devices market. Growth in both the regions is due to rising population of geriatrics and patients showing promising therapeutic actions in clinical trials. Another chief driver is the continuous evolution in designs of the systems and product to meet the needs of the patient. Germany held the highest share in the European market owing to presence of many manufacturing units within the region. European transcatheter embolization and occlusion devices market is expected to boost during the forecast period due to high quality, environment friendly product manufacturing processes indicated by CE markings. APAC region is anticipated to be the fastest growing region particularly, China, India and South Korea. The inducers of this growth are increasing chronically ill patient population with cardiovascular and liver diseases and improved product portfolio.

Global nitrochlorobenzene market is expected to grow positively over the forecast period on account of huge nitrochlorobenzene demand from diverse end use industries such as coatings, dyes, paints and fertilizers. It is a versatile organic chemical compound manufactured by benzene nitration using sulfuric & nitric acid mixtures. For chemical production along with coating & paints, pharmaceuticals and agriculture related chemical derivatives, nitrochlorobenzene is used as precursor and process intermediate. High growth in nitrochlorobenzene use is expected in construction and automotive industries over the forecast period on account of waxes and rubber application growth. In addition to above mentioned factor, growing global agriculture related activities are also expected to propel global nitrochlorobenzene market over the forecast period. Continuous environmental awareness activities coupled with stringent environment regulations are expected to augment bio-based fertilizer demand across the globe which in turn is expected to establish as key market restraint over the forecast period.

Global market is segmented on the basis of product which is categorized as para, meta and ortho nitrochlorobenzene. Rust protection concerns in different manufacturing industries are expected to positively influence ortho nitrochlorobenzene demand as they are used in corrosion inhibitors production whereas para is majorly used for insecticide, sulfur based photo chemical dyes and rubber chemicals intermediates.

Over the forecast period, Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest and largest growing nitrochlorobenzene market owing to increasing agriculture related activities and chemical industry developments. China and India are expected to be the major countries contributing in market growth. Raw materials availability in China coupled with low production cost followed by growing dyes, chemical, pesticides, rubber and pharmaceutical industries are some factors expected to drive regional market growth over the forecast period. Budding construction industries in India on account of various government infrastructure development plans are expected to develop nitrochlorobenzene demand in the country. In addition, National Chemical Policy framed by Indian government in order to increase chemical output is also expected to contribute in the country market growth over the forecast period. North America and Europe is expected to witness moderate market growth over the forecast period.

Global ammunition market is expected to grow on account of increasing military expenditure for the implementation of stockpiling and modernization programs by U.S., China, Israel and India. Increasing importance of up gradation of military weapons in numerous countries is likely to have a positive impact on the market. Technological advancements in developed economies for developing smart weapons for police force are expected to have favorable impact on market growth. Increasing R&D expenditure for the development of non lethal ammunition such as plastic bullets, wax bullets, rubber bullets and beanbag rounds is expected to fuel market demand in near future. Growing demand for non lethal ammunition in personal security and riot control units is likely to augment ammunition market demand over the forecast period.

Increasing importance of shooting events in sports games such as Summer Olympics is expected to favorably impact the ammunition market growth. Growing popularity of hunting as a sport activity is expected to increase the demand for ammunition in the near future. Shifting of trend towards reduction of military expenditure coupled with over capacity of ammunition in Russia, Israel and U.S. is expected to have a negative impact on market. Increasing expenditure pertaining to the development of smart weapons such as direct energy weapons, electromagnetic pulse weapons, and smart bombs is expected to pose a credible threat for market in the near future. Stringent regulations of European Commission intended for controlling environmental pollution is expected to have a negative impact on market demand as a chemical over the forecast period. Growing concerns over animal protection rights has resulted in the implementation of norms against hunting of wild animals which is anticipated to hinder market growth.

Asia Pacific is likely to be major ammunition market in light of increasing military expenditures by India and China. In June 2012, the Government of India announced an investment of USD 1 million for acquiring artillery shells, anti-tank missiles and other weapons from Russia based Rosboronexport. Increment in military expenditure by countries in Middle East such as Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and UAE is likely to be driving factor for the market. In Feb 2015, UAE Government announced a USD 420 million deal to acquire ultra precision ammunition from Tawazun Dynamics. Major market players include Barnaul Cartridge, BAE Systems, Nammo and Raytheon.

Global nitrogenous fertilizer market is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period owing to the rising demand for food on account of rising population. Nitrogenous fertilizers are of two types namely chemical nitrogenous fertilizers including urea, ammonium chloride and ammonia and mineral nitrogenous fertilizers including nitric acid, potassium nitrate and nitrite. These fertilizers provide higher crop yield and productivity for producing various crops including grains, oil-seeds, cereals, vegetables and fruits. Increasing R&D and rising investments by various governments including China, India and the U.S. on agricultural industry is expected to boost the demand over the next seven years. Moreover, limited area for agricultural use and depleting soil quality is expected to spur the market over the projected period. However, environmental and health concerns related to fertilizers and volatile raw material cost is expected to restrain the growth over the forecast period. Asia Pacific will be the largest market pertaining to the rising population and increasing demand for foods.

Moreover, lack of water supplies and changing climatic conditions in China and India is likely to propel farmers to use nitrogenous fertilizers over the forecast period. Furthermore, India being a country rich in agricultural sources is likely to grow substantially over the next seven years. North America is expected to contribute significantly over the projected period owing to the shale gas boom which is predicted to reduce the price of natural gas that is used in the production of nitrogenous fertilizers. Moreover, increasing demand for exports especially from the U.S. is likely to fuel market demand. Latin America is expected to provide an ocean of opportunity owing to high production of sugarcane and corn in this region. Moreover, large area for cultivation will be a key driver for higher investments over the forecast period. Europe is expected to have substantial growth owing to unfavorable climatic conditions which is likely to aggravate the demand for fertilizers in this region.

Global filter coatings market is expected to witness significant growth on account of growing demand in defense and infrastructure industries. Filter coatings are used for transmitting selected light wavelengths through glass. Surging consumer electronics demand owing to rising disposable income and improving standards of living in emerging economies such as India and China is anticipated to propel filter coatings market over coming seven years. Filter coatings are applied in smart phones screens and thus increasing smart phones demand is anticipated to fuel product demand over the forecast period. Promotion of renewable energy usage by several governments is further estimated to increase scope in solar device applications.

On the basis of product, these specialty coatings have been segmented into band pass and infrared filter coatings. Infrared filters are used in flame detection, sleep apnea, motion sensors, gas detection, non-contact temperature management, alcohol monitoring and anesthetic gas monitoring. Increasing use of filters in various end-use industries is also expected to propel filter coatings market growth over next seven years. These coatings, however, absorb unwanted light wavelengths that raise reliability issues during high power conditions and transmission curves that may not be required in varied applications. This factor is expected to hamper market growth over the forecast period.

Technological advancements are anticipated to result in low production costs, thus creating opportunities for market participants in near future. Innovation and product line expansion is also anticipated to propel filter coatings market growth. Manufacturing plants with customization and high precision is also expected to create lucrative opportunities for industry participants. Extensive research is being done to develop high precision filters at low cost.

North America was the dominant filters coating market on account of huge investments made by countries such as US & Canada on security and defense weapons. Increasing solar energy harnessing and applications in Asia Pacific, due to initiatives taken by the government such as custom and excise duties reduction for solar panels parts may positively impact industry expansion. Europe is also anticipated to witness high product demand over next seven years owing to expanding electronics manufacturing industry.

Global specialty oilfield chemicals market is expected to witness growth in light of increasing application in drilling, well completion and production in upstream oil & gas sector. Increasing production output of crude oil and natural gas in Middle East in light of deployment of enhanced oil recovery application is likely to augment specialty oilfield chemicals market growth over the forecast period. Increasing application of deep drilling and ultra deep drilling is anticipated to drive the market for specialty oilfield chemicals. The application of specialty oilfield chemicals increases the equipment life through the removal of unwanted deposited metal scales thereby minimizing equipment maintenance cost which is expected to have positive impact on market growth over the forecast period. Growing environmental concerns pertaining to the application of synthetic chemicals in oilfields is likely to hinder specialty oilfield chemicals market growth in near future.

Majorly used specialty oilfield chemicals include scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, demulsifiers, biocides, surfactants and pour point depressants. These chemicals are added to enhance effectiveness of oil recovery and achieve optimum performance. Demulsifiers are expected to be one of the promising product segments of specialty oilfield chemicals in vague of its extensive application in oil water separation in upstream and midstream oil & gas industry. Increasing application of surfactants in oil recovery is expected to have a positive impact on market over the forecast period. Emergence of biosurfactants such as rhamnolipids is expected to have a positive impact on market over the forecast period. Shifting inclination of manufacturing industry from breakdown maintenance to condition based monitoring is expected to increase importance of corrosion inhibitors which is expected to have a positive impact on specialty oilfield chemicals market in the near future.

North America is expected to be potential specialty oilfield chemicals market in light of increasing production of shale oil and tight gas in U.S. and Canada amidst technological advancement in hydraulic fracturing. Inclination of governments of China and India to increase the application of exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas through promoting foreign direct investments at domestic level is expected to increase the application of specialty oilfield chemicals over the forecast period. Key market players include DuPont, AkzoNobel NV, BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Company, Baker Hughes, The Lubrizol Corporation, Halliburton and Schulumberger Limited.

Global sulfur chemicals market is expected to grow at a substantial rate over the forecast period on account of increasing demand from food industry. Food industry extensively uses sulfur as a food preservative owing to its anti-oxidant property, which reduces the bacterial content in food. Increasing sulfur dioxide utility in wine industry for lengthening wine preservation process is anticipated to complement the global sulfur chemicals demand. Sulfur chemicals excellent oxidizing property makes it an indispensible medicine for curing fungal, bacterial and skin related diseases. Hence, increasing sulfur demand in pharmaceutical industry is projected to be a key factor driving sulfur chemicals market growth over the forecast period. Sulfur provides extra nourishment to fertilizers, owing to insolvency of calcium sulfate in water that prevents absorption by plants, which may boost product demand over the forecast period. Moreover, growing sulfur utility in agriculture industry for manufacturing fertilizers is expected to further drive the global sulfur chemicals market in the upcoming years. Growing consumer awareness for cleanliness coupled with increasing sulfur utilization as an anti-bacterial agent in detergents are predicted to have a positive impact on sulfur chemicals market. Sulfur chemicals have widely been used in oil & gas industry during oil refining process. This trend is expected to augment sulfur chemicals market growth over the forecast period. Additionally, rising sulfur application in construction industry for plaster production is further predicted to drive global market demand.

However, sulfuric acid reaction with the atmosphere leads to acid rains and causes respiratory & health hazards. This can be a major factor restraining sulfur chemicals market growth over the forecast horizon.

Asia Pacific is expected to emerge as a major player in regional market with highest sulfur chemicals demand in by China, India, Malaysia and Indonesia. Rapid industrialization coupled with increasing disposable income in emerging economies such as China and India is anticipated to drive Asia Pacific sulfur chemicals market growth over the forecast period. North America sulfur chemicals market is projected to witness significant growth in the upcoming years owing to increasing fertilizer consumption in the region. Middle East, Africa and Latin America are predicted to observe increasing sulfur chemicals demand over the forecast horizon.

Escalating demand across diverse range of application areas including food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, and personal care is expected to primarily drive the food production machinery market. The need to offer wide variety of food items at lower costs and easily available raw materials propel food production machinery market development. Further, technological innovations coupled with evolving lifestyles may also favorably impact the food production machinery market growth over the forecast period. Additionally, growing population’s ever-changing food preferences may spur market demand for various food products. Consequently, this may drive more investments in food production machinery market. Moreover, technological advancements and innovations compel manufacturers to replace their older machines with newer ones. All the aforementioned factors are anticipated to fuel the global food production machinery market expansion in the near future.

Demand for a wider range of dietary products with value-added foods such as meat and chocolate may provoke producers to broaden their services and functions, and consequently make high investments in the market. Additionally, producers from fully industrialized nations may make high investments in new methods of processing fundamental products such as fruits, vegetables & grains, thus spurring the demand for highly advanced machineries, and driving the food production machinery market growth over the forecast period. Further, developing economies, rapid industrialization, and increasing disposable consumer incomes are expected to spur the food production machinery market expansion. Increasing demand for processed food items may extensively drive the sales for food production machinery over the forecast period. Additionally, demographic shifts such as increase in small households and aging population are expected to spur demand for more on-the-go food items. This may catapult food production machinery market augmentation over the forecast period. However, conformity to strict government regulations may pose as a key challenge to the food production machinery market.

The European and the North American food production machinery market is expected to gain prominence over the next few years owing to factors such as growing research & development, developing economy, and rising awareness about novice products. However, Asia Pacific is anticipated to dominate over the forecast period. This may be credited to the surging demand for processed food items in India, China, and Thailand. Additionally, the need to diversify manufacturing facilities and capacity to meet consumer demands for various value-added food items may further fuel food production machinery market demand in these regions.

The global automotive entertainment systems market is expected to witness exponential growth, owing to innovation and early adoption of these sophisticated devices. Entertainment systems such as rear-seat entertainment systems, satellite radio, and MP3 players have swiftly emerged as preferred features in contemporary automobile entertainment system offerings. The automotive entertainment systems market is foreseen to display a surge in number of new entrants to get a share of the growing market.

Surge in global income level has boosted the growth of luxury and high-end car segments; consequently, resulting in the development of the automotive entertainment systems market. Growing modifications in customer experience, surging social status apprehensions, and reduced costs have encouraged the automotive entertainment systems market development. Urban lifestyle is foreseen to emerge as another driving factor as commute distances have lengthened.

Automotive entertainment systems market players have collaborated with both, consumer electronics and automotive vendors, to augment the entertainment system installation in luxury and mid-segment cars. Automotive entertainment systems are anticipated to observe dynamic applicability owing to reduced cost of assembled media devices and associated apparatus such as LCD display panels.

Surging commute time and increasing global per capita income have augmented the sale of automotive entertainment & aligned infotainment systems, in the premium and mid-segment car divisions. The Asia Pacific market is anticipated to witness a noteworthy growth over the next seven years, which can be attributed to surging luxury car sales. Europe and North America are expected to be the major reception regions, which can be attributed to increased demand for high-tech products and rising awareness of people about technological advancements.

Some of the key participants in the automotive entertainment systems industry include Bosch, Delphi, JVC-Kenwood, Denso, Harman International, Pioneer, and Alpine. This market also includes software platform developers such as KPIT, Luxoft, Nuance, and Intel, and automotive entertainment systems service providers such as ‘Meego Aha’ by Harman, and navigation system-service providers, TomTom and Garmin.

Prominent market participants continue to embed innovative technology in the automotive infotainment systems, thereby escalating their corresponding product applicability. Automakers have constantly strived to add new features in their vehicles and automotive entertainment systems. In a bid to augment their market share, infotainment systems are offered by automakers to attract buyers.

Global growth in oil & gas industry coupled with increased energy demand in Middle East & Africa (MEA) and Asian regions is expected to be a key driving factor for coil tubing market growth over the next seven years. Increase in shale gas projects coupled with new reserve discoveries is anticipated to prompt coil tubing market growth. Diverse coil tubing applications such as nitrogen pumping and well clean outs are expected to be the key factor further complementing coil tubing market growth over the forecast period. Coil tubing market can be classified under drilling services and well intervention services. Well intervention services are further segmented into well cleaning and well completion services. Various advantages of coil tubing such as reduced labor requirement, quicker trip times in oil & gas industry is slated to fuel coil tubing demand which in turn is expected to augment coil tubing market growth. Ageing facilities in oil & gas is also expected to be a driver for coil tubing technology and thereby coil tubing market growth. Coil tubing market is anticipated to be poised for growth owing to channeled investments in exploration and production activities over the forecast period. Increasing demand for well services owing to aforementioned factors is expected to propel coil tubing demand thereby augmenting coil tubing market growth. Coil tubing market is expected to grow further owing to deep water drilling and offshore market development. Increased awareness about new and innovative technology such as coil tubing technology backed by investments is anticipated to prompt coil tubing demand which in turn is expected to augment coil tubing market growth over the forecast period.

North America is expected to remain the dominant regional market and witness considerable growth over the forecast period owing to increased shale gas production in U.S coupled with favorable regulations. Increasing shale gas extraction in China is likely to have a positive impact on coil tubing market in Asia Pacific. Furthermore, Asia Pacific is expected to be a potential market and witness significant growth owing to increased investment in coil tubing technology. UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar are also expected to drive coil tubing market growth in Middle East owing to increased crude oil production over the forecast period.

The global therapeutic respiratory devices market is expected to witness lucrative growth over the forecast period as a consequence of rising incidences of respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis, asthma and other respiratory allergies. Global rising inclination towards home healthcare institutions is high impact rendering driver of this market. Introduction of novel features such as dose tracking and breath actuation are further expected to provide a growth platform to the therapeutic respiratory devices market.

The market is segregated on the basis of product into nebulizers, ventilators, oxygen concentrators, capnographs, positive airway pressure devices, humidifiers, and gas analyzers. Nebulizers are segmented into compressor based, ultrasonic and piston based hand held nebulizer. Humidifiers are segregated into heated, stand-alone, integrated, passover and built-in. Oxygen concentrators are divided into fixed oxygen concentrators and portable concentrators. Positive airway pressure devices are categorized into continuous, bi-level and auto-titrating devices. As of 2014, positive airway pressure devices dominated the therapeutics respiratory devices market due to rapid technological innovations. Nebulizers are anticipated to be the fastest growing segment of the market as a consequence of overcoming limitations associated with traditional alternatives.

As of 2014, North America held substantial share as a consequence of growth factors including rising prevalence of respiratory disorders. Increasing geriatric patient base, lifestyle associated changes and high disposable income are also key growth factors for this region. Asia Pacific region is anticipated to be the fastest growing owing to rising disposable income and increasing patient awareness.

Major players of therapeutics respiratory devices market include CareFusion Corporation, Airsep Corporation, Compumedics Ltd., Covidien PLC, Fisher & Paykel, Merck & Co. and Respironics, Inc, GE Healthcare, Smiths Medicals, Philips Healthcare, Invacare and Boehringer Ingelheim. These players focus on developing recent technologies in order to expand their market share. These players also employ extensive marketing and sales strategies, targeting regions, and mergers & acquisitions in order to expand their market share. For instance, in 2015, Compumedics entered into distribution contract with Bestmed in order to enhance its position as sleep diagnostic products distributor in the market. Also, in 2015, GE Healthcare and Sanford Health announced service agreement in order to expand the healthcare capabilities thereby capitalizing their market share. Presence of high competition, high R&D investments and rising patent approvals by these companies is expected to expand their market share over the forecast period.

Global solar encapsulation market is anticipated to witness growth on account of rising concerns over the depletion of energy sources such as coal, natural gas and crude oil. Growing demand for electricity in manufacturing and household sectors in emerging markets of China, India and Middle East is expected to be a major driving factor for solar encapsulation market growth over the forecast period. Rising popularity of solar encapsulation in photovoltaic technology in light of non-availability of other substitutes is expected to play a crucial role in solar encapsulation market growth.

Solar encapsulation involves the process of protecting exorbitant solar panels and equipments that are prone to various physical and environmental threats. The process improves the efficiency as well as induces cost saving to solar equipments manufacturers. Solar encapsulation possesses properties such as good insulation, high mechanical resistance, long term performance, good light transmittance and adhesion property. High manufacturing cost associated with installation of solar panels is expected to pose a credible threat over the forecast period. The manufacturers of solar encapsulation are focusing on research and development for new encapsulants for emerging photovoltaic technologies which is expected to open new market opportunities over the forecast period. Increasing deployment of renewable sources such as wind, hydroelectricity and geothermal energies for power generation is expected to have a negative impact on solar encapsulation market over the forecast period.

Introduction of feed-in tariff policy in 50 nations, particularly countries of European Union is expected to contribute solar encapsulation market growth. Feed-in tariff Policy is drafted for promoting the investment in renewable energy technologies. Increasing deployment of solar technology for power generation in Germany in light of rising awareness towards photovoltaic technology and feed-in tariff scheme is expected to have a positive impact on market. China is expected to be one of the promising markets on account of government’s commitment to reduce the carbon foot print at domestic level. Major players in solar encapsulation market include STR Holdings Inc, Hangzhou First PV Material Co., Solutia, Bridgestone, DuPont, Dow Corning, Trosifol and Jura-Plast. The government of India announced Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, intended for promoting solar energy production which is expected to open new markets for manufacturers to keep their facilities in vicinity.

Global laparotomy sponge market is expected to witness remarkable growth over the coming seven years due to increasing technological advancements in this sector. In addition, growing prevalence of abdominal diseases such as colon cancer is further anticipated to propel the market growth for laparotomy sponges in near future. According to a data published by the ACS (American Cancer Society), around 96,830 patients are diagnosed with colon cancer every year which is expected to drive the market demand for laparotomy devices. Furthermore, rising geriatric population base is also anticipated to accentuate the market growth owing to the fact that old aged people are more prone to abdominal diseases that requires laparotomy.

The global laparotomy sponge market is categorized on the basis of types and medical procedures. By types, the market is bifurcated into sterile laparotomy sponge and non sterile laparotomy sponge. Sterile laparotomy sponge market is anticipated to register fastest market growth over the forecast period due to enhanced safety from infective agents. By medical procedures, the market for pre washed laparotomy sponge is expected to gain higher market share owing to growing utilization in extensive laparotomy surgeries. Regionally, as of 2014, North America held the largest growth share due to growing prevalence of colon cancer and usage of technically advanced laparotomy techniques. Similarly, European region is anticipated to register substantial market growth owing to increasing geriatric population base with abdominal diseases. Increasing healthcare investments and personal disposable income are the factors responsible for providing fastest growth to Asia pacific region. Also, Latin American countries are expected to witness rapid growth over the coming seven years owing to rising awareness about advanced laparotomy devices and healthcare infrastructure.

The key companies operational in laparotomy sponge market are Guangda Textile, Derma Sciences Inc., Medline Industries Inc., SurgiCount Medical, Actimed, Medical Action Industries Inc., Smith and Nephew, Premier Enterprises and Kendall Healthcare. The market players are adopting competitive strategic measures such as new product development, collaborations and R&D operations in an attempt to increase their market share. For example, in 2013, SurgiCount Medical introduced a SAFE-T Lapsponge, an innovative product designed to assist the user of Safety Sponge System with an added advantage of safety and ease of use. The Lapsponge is clinically proven to reduce occurrence of miscounted & misplaced sponge and remove retained surgical sponge. The laparotomy sponges market is anticipated to register further market growth as the companies are striving to market their products online and improve their promotional activities.

Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) market is anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period as a result of the rising demand for solar energy. Increasing consumer awareness regarding environmental effects related to conventional sources of energy along with depletion of resources is expected to spur the market growth. Technological advancements has resulted in lower cost of production which is expected to further boost the demand for dye-sensitized solar cells over the next seven years. The dye-sensitized solar cells market is concentrating on portable and indoor applications and is expected to venture into major applications including automotive, electronics, outdoor advertising, steel roofing and bus shelters. Rising environmental concerns on account of global warming and carbon emissions of non-renewable sources of energy is anticipated to fuel the dye-sensitized solar cells market over the projected period. Mounting demand for building integrated photovoltaic system (BIPV) is anticipated to contribute significantly towards market growth owing to mounting demand for portable electric charger. However, presence of liquid electrolyte which doesn’t respond well to changing weather conditions is expected to act as a restraint for market growth. Moreover, variation in oil and gas prices is further expected to restrict the market growth over the forecast period.

Europe is expected to witness substantial market growth over the next seven years on account of increasing numerous R&D projects carried out in the region. Moreover, energy policies and initiatives from various countries including Spain, Germany and Italy for reducing the dependence on import of fossil fuel is expected to surge the demand over the forecast period. North America is anticipated to have a moderate growth owing to the presence of conventional resources in this region along with the shale gas boom. However, initiatives taken by the U.S. government on renewable energy is expected to contribute towards the market growth. Asia Pacific is anticipated to show substantial growth mainly owing to China, where solar panels are manufactured in large quantities.

The global leisure boat market is expected to witness significant growth over the projected period owing to surges in demand for leisure boat and other recreational activities. The growth of recreational and tourism activities is on a rise owing to high promotion of tourist places. This consecutively is expected to impel market growth. The boating industry is considered to be a highly dynamic and competitive sector. It contributes largely to the overall tourism sector. The leisure boat market comprises trade & services providers and boat, engine, and equipment manufacturers. The market is driven by rising urban population and high net worth population. Globally improving economic conditions, improving disposable incomes, and escalating GDP levels are the key factors that have accelerated market growth. High participation in leisure boat activities is expected to drive market growth. In addition, a remarkable increase in inbound and domestic tourists has impelled growth in this market. The leisure boat market forms a small portion of the entire leisure activities market.

The market can be classified on the basis of boat types. It comprises motorized and non-motorized boats. Further, it can be classified into powerboats and propulsion boats. Leisure boats can be categorized on the basis of accessories that comprise electronic and navigational accessories. Environmental issues and natural calamities pose as a major threat to the global leisure boat market. Environmental catastrophes such as droughts, floods, and extreme hot or cold conditions are the factors that hinder the market development. Lack of boat moorings and adoption of alternative recreational activities can adversely impact the market. Economic slowdown and global recession had a hard hitting impact on the market that resulted in a decline in demand for leisure boat activities.

High demand for recreational activities in the North American region is expected to impel market growth in this region. Higher disposable incomes among the population residing in the North American countries such as Canada and the U.S. has propelled the regional market growth. In the European region, countries such as France, Italy, Germany, and UK capitalize highly on tourism activities. With an aim to bolster the tourism sector, these countries have developed leisure boat centers. A rise in travel and sightseeing activities among this region has boosted the market expansion. Rising GDP levels and improving economic scenario in developing economies such as China and India in the Asia Pacific region are expected to propel growth in the leisure boat market in this region. Ample opportunities have been created for leisure boat market in this region owing to a multi-year decline in fuel prices.

The global Internet Protocol Address Management (IPAM) market is anticipated to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to rapid proliferation of IP-enabled devices. Moreover, the rise in migration from IPv4 to IPv6 IP addresses is projected to impel market growth. Internet Protocol Address Management (IPAM) assists in tracking and transmuting the information linked to the IP address in a network. It facilitates network administrators to modify several details related to a network. Moreover, it helps to improve the availability, efficiency, and effectiveness of IT infrastructure and minimize operational expenditures.

Improving Internet Protocol Address Management (IPAM) techniques have led to swift and precise DNS/DHCP service protocols provisioning. Furthermore, it provides faster service delivery to the business. Integration of cloud services and network devices has fueled the market growth. In order to enable speedy transmission of data, video and voice, organizations have adopted IP-based network services. This has led to a transition of circuit switched networks to IP-based networks. Internet Protocol Address Management (IPAM) solutions are being largely adopted by organizations to minimize the risk of reliability, security, and downtime. Regular problems such as different sub-netting practices, large address pools, and lengthy addresses are now addressed by Internet Protocol Address Management (IPAM). It subsequently has impelled growth in the Internet Protocol Address Management (IPAM) market. Use of manual methods to manage Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) has become difficult for the organizations. Organizations are adopting IPAM solutions to overcome these problems.

High maintenance costs and licensing of IP address are poised to hinder the Internet Protocol Address Management (IPAM) market growth. Compatibility issue in installation of Internet Protocol Address Management (IPAM) over a network poses as a major challenge to growth of Internet Protocol Address Management (IPAM) market. Furthermore, it does not support third-party databases and configuration and management of non-Microsoft network essentials. Consistency of Ethernet devices such as routers and switches is not very reliable.

Improved infrastructure and robust telecommunications network are the major factors expected to drive the growth in the North American region. Network service providers and carrier networks in Asia Pacific region have provided integrated services to increase operational efficiency and have turned to convergent networks The Internet Protocol Address Management (IPAM) market is projected to experience surge in growth in emerging economies such as India, China, and South Korea. Availability of economical computer programmers in this region has propelled the market growth in Asia Pacific region.

The military radar market is projected to witness substantial growth over the forecast period on account of increasing demand for improved security services. Owing to the progress in technology, many complications such as aging technology and outdated warfare equipment have been overcome. Rising number of navigation and lightweight radars, which are executed by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are the major driving factors in the military radar market. The military radar systems are projected to have a significant share of the entire defense sector in the near future.

Renewal and modernization programs along with increased procurements for national safety and security are the major trends influencing market growth. The safety of radar systems is based on productions, maintenance, radar procurements, operations, and research & development. Fluctuations in military operations including global transfer in defense power are expected to restrain market growth over the forecast period. Dynamic government investment in military and interoperability communication as well as military budget limitations are anticipated to hinder the military radar market. Wind turbines are predicted to pose a danger for weather radars in the military radar market. Major areas of concern in the market are deployment of missile defense, border, and air radar. These would negatively impact the military radar market.

The military radar market can be categorized on the basis of types into ground-based, space-based, and airborne systems. The market is anticipated to be driven by airborne systems over the coming years owing to rising security and economic concerns. Military radar systems are extensively utilized in diverse sections of military forces such as the army, navy, and air force. In order to overcome the threats of wars, military radar systems are being continuously upgraded. This development is mainly attributed to advancements in warfare technology and growing demand of aircrafts and fighter jets.

North America is projected to have significant growth in the military radar market on account of threats from external forces and terrorist groups. Asia Pacific is expected to have a major market share over the next six years. Countries such as China, India, South Korea, and Japan are poised to have considerable military radar purchases over the forecast period. China is expected to make huge investments in the defense sector in order to emerge as in the overall military radar market. This is anticipated to boost the regional market demand of military radar systems over the next six years.

Major players in the military radar market are Saab Sensis Corp., Terma A/S, BAE Systems, Harris Corp., Lockheed Martin Corp., Northrop Grumman Corp., Raytheon, DRS Technologies, ASELSAN Inc., and Boeing. The military radar market is mostly oligopolistic in nature, as there are no market players with the largest market share and the market is basically influenced by government tenders.

Global lactoferrin market is anticipated to be driven on account of increasing fortification in functional food products. Growing application of lactoferrin as an additive in food & beverage industry on account of providing anti-allergic and digestion stimulation is expected to favourably impact the market. Rising importance of bone and muscle growth stimulants in sports nutrition products is anticipated to result in promoting lactoferrin market growth in the near future. Increasing fortification of lactoferrin in infant formula on account of stimulating growth is foreseen to have a positive impact on the market. In May 2012, European Food Safety Authority deemed the application of lactoferrin safe to use in food products. This regulatory move is expected to result in increasing lactoferrin market demand in food & beverage industry over the forecast period.

Growing application of lactoferrin in pharmaceuticals industry on account of excellent antibacterial and antiviral properties is expected to favourably impact the market over the forecast period. Increasing R&D expenditure of lactoferrin in cancer medication on account of showing promising results in mouth, lung and liver cancer treatment is anticipated to open new avenues for the market in the near future. Growing application of lactoferrin owing to its blood sugar regulation property is foreseen to have a positive impact on the market. Technological improvement for the treatment of osteoporosis, alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disorders is hence expected to augment lactoferrin market growth over the next seven years.

Rising R&D expenditure for the deployment of nanotechnology aimed at use in pharmaceuticals industry is expected to have a positive impact on the market in the near future. Lactoferrin market is expected to witness growth in personal care industry on account of exhibiting antioxidant and antibacterial properties to manufacture products such as anti-aging skin creams and hair conditioning creams. Key players in the lactoferrin market include Fonterra, Ventrua Bioscience, Pharming, Synlait Milk Limited and Metagenics. In August 2014, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded a research by the University of Sydney to use lactoferrin in treating iron deficiency anaemia during pregnancy. In March 2015, Nestle filed a patent for whey based lactoferrin aimed at stimulating brain maturation, improving memory and learning speed in children.

Global resorcinol market is expected to grow owing to increasing demand from automotive industry. Key applications in automotive industry include tires manufacturing for trucks, passenger cars, conveyor belts and other rubber mechanical goods such as driving belts. Other end-use industries involving resorcinol application include construction, personal care, pharmaceutical and chemical. Resorcinol is used in dyestuff, creams, agricultural chemicals, explosive primers and flame retardants. Also, resorcinol is used in high quality wood binding in adhesives and specialty chemicals production as screening agents. Aforementioned applications are anticipated to positively impact resorcinol market growth over the forecast period. Hazardous nature in terms of toxicity is expected to hamper resorcinol market growth and pose challenges to industry participants over the forecast period. Waste disposal methods are to be followed in accordance with local as well as federal regulations. High waste disposal cost is slated to impede resorcinol market growth and pose challenges to industry participants. Technological upgradation ensuring low waste disposal cost coupled with increasing application scope in end-use industries such as pharmaceutical and cosmetics is projected to yield opportunities to industry participants over the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is projected to emerge as dominant regional market for resorcinol owing to increasing applications in potential end-use industries such as automotive, construction and pharmaceutical in emerging countries such as China and India. Rising personal care products demand such as creams and lotion is expected to drive resorcinol market growth in the region over the forecast period. Other upcoming economies in Asia Pacific utilizing resorcinol at a large scale include Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea and Singapore. Major players functioning in resorcinol market shifted their production facilities to Asia Pacific due to cheap labor and land availability. This is anticipated to positively impact resorcinol market growth in the region. In U.S., wood and tyres manufacturing is done with special adhesives having resorcinol as key raw material. North America is projected to witness considerable resorcinol market growth owing to wide application in U.S. and as flame retardant in mounting construction industry.

Global resorcinol market is highly concentrated in nature with key players including Sumitomo Chemicals, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. and Indspec Chemical Corporation accounting for more than half of the total market share. Other industry participants include Deepak Nitrite Ltd and Atul Ltd.

The wind turbine casting market has a forecast phase lasting from 2014 to 2020. Expansion in the industry of wind energy and increase in the utilization of renewable energy are predicted to steer the wind turbine casting market. Wind turbine is utilized to transform wind’s kinetic energy into electricity. Rising awareness among clients and accentuation in incentive proposals are projected to raise demand for wind energy.

Rising demand for wind energy contributes further expansion of the wind energy industry. This factor drives major demand for the wind turbine casting market. Moreover, escalating adoption of wind turbines and innovations in technologies across various parts of the world are likely to boost demand for the wind turbine casting market. Also, advancements in products and lower safeguarding costs of wind turbines have led to growing demand for wind turbines. This also propels the wind turbine casting market further.

Steered by the recent innovations, the wind industry has permitted the wind turbine casting market to rise considerably. Expanding adoption of wind turbines in applications with regard to offshore wind is predicted to raise further demand for the wind turbine casting market. Increased utilization of wind energy also propels further development for the market. Rising demand for wind turbines is also a major factor which positively affects the market.

Wind energy has huge prospects in the production of power. It is simply accessible and steers the wind turbine casting market further. Conversely, supply sequence restrictions might slow down the pace of the market and prevent it from flourishing further.

In the years gone by, few of the biggest discoveries of hydrocarbons have been declared in deepwater offshore areas. Information management consists of all those systems which are set-up to study and store data compiled from different stages of offshore projects. These systems are in fact, automated monitoring devices made to meet the demands of the projects.

Both business and technical data are piled-up and shared by these systems. The information management for offshore projects market is predicted to grow significantly on account of demand for effective systems in offshore set-ups. Growing spendings in hydrocarbon offshore projects and escalating demand for reasonably-priced systems in offshore facilities are being observed.

Both these factors are responsible for driving the information management for offshore projects market. The output of consumer industries augments after information management systems are set-up. However, the absence of extra investment costs acquired in this fiscal demanding technology is a primary component which negatively affects the information management for offshore projects market.

Furthermore, the absence of proficient personnel for information management systems is another factor which slows down the progress of the information management for offshore projects market. With augmented drilling operations in deepwater areas, the market maintains further rise. The information management for offshore projects market can be fragmented on the basis of three categories.

These are kinds, services and geographies. Contract management systems, project information systems, HSE management systems and completion management systems are the various kinds. Project dashboards and quality management are the services of the market. The information management for offshore projects market also consists of four geographies, Asia Pacific, rest of the world, North America and Europe.

The man-portable military electronics market is fragmented on the basis of two categories. These include products and geographies. The products market consists of command and control, communications, ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaisance), imaging, ancillary electronics and force protection. The four geographies into which the man-portable military electronics market is segmented are Europe, North America, rest of the world and Asia Pacific.

Man-movable military electronics are inclusive of transportable devices which enable and improve operational capabilities of army personnel in wars and battles. These devices serve as force enhancers by offering high-tech situational consciousness and direct relation contacts to descended soldiers. They play a major role in helping soldiers gain speed, receptiveness, flexibility and quickness on battlefield. The forecast phase lasts from 2013 to 2019.

The benefits obtained from man-movable military electronics propel further development of the man-portable military electronics market. The market was projected to have garnered income worth about USD 15, 100 million in 2012. It is predicted to rise at about 4 percent CAGR during the forecast phase and attain around USD 19, 674 million by 2019. The man-portable military electronics market is steered further by programs carried out by various armies for transforming their soldiers.

Australia, the United States, India and France are some of the nations which have already started this. Various innovations in man-movable military electronics also propel further development of the market and offer it future prospects of growth. North America leads the man-portable military electronics market in the world. This is because of innovations in technologies and high expenses in defense.

Oral hygiene refers to maintaining a clean mouth and healthy gums and teeth. The oral hygiene market is fragmented on the basis of two categories. These include products and geographies. The products oral hygiene market includes dental floss, denture care, mouthwash, breath freshners, toothpaste and toothbrushes and replacement heads.

The prime geographical regions analyzed under this market include North America, Asia Pacific, rest of the world and Europe. Growing population of old people and augmented demand for oral care are providing ample prospects for product advancements to the suppliers of oral care. Increased consciousness regarding oral care and superiority of services offered by dental suppliers are two of the most prime components, steering demand for the oral hygiene market.

Moreover, creation of high-tech oral products and growing demand for cosmetic dentistry in emergent countries are also estimated to propel the oral hygiene market. Rising technologies would positively impact the market. They would decrease the overall time of dental practices and enhance the effectivity of dental care suppliers.

Absence of client awareness with regard to oral hygiene is the major hindrance confronted by this market. The oral hygiene market has massive development prospects due to less accurate laws in relation to the development of innovative products and costs of the same. Growing consciousness about keeping an aesthetically pleasant smile and fresh breath also drive demand for the market.

The capabilities of clients to increasingly invest on dental products to maintain oral hygiene is yet another factor which drives demand for the oral hygiene market.